title: Console to council: challenges facing new radiologic managers.
abstract: Succession planning is a critical component to ensuring the continual, smooth operation of an organization. An aim of this article is to help current managers inspire staff, like the radiologic technologist, to begin training for a position in radiology management today. This paper discusses the assumptions made when a technically competent radiographer is promoted to the role of manager. It highlights some specific challenges she will face, such as the acquisition and modifications of skill sets, relationships with former peers, communicating with new colleagues, and the emotional uncertainty of new stressors during the assimilation process. This article offers guidance for a successful management career by breaking down these key foundational skills.
authors.affiliation: mcdonald@tenethealth.com
authors.forename: Angelic P
authors.initials: AP
authors.lastname: McDonald
mesh_terms: D002322:Career Mobility; D004496:Education, Continuing; D006740:Hospital Administrators; D006801:Humans; D011872:Radiology Department, Hospital